The Master of Science in Education: Adolescence Education 7-12 offers teacher certification in just one year.

The program has been designed for individuals who already hold a Bachelor's degree in one of the following majors: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics, English, Social Studies/History or related field. Coursework is 100% online and students complete in-person field-based experiences in their local area.

Admissions

Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree in a content area such as Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Mathematics, English, Social Studies/History or related field.

Official transcripts of all prior college coursework (3.00/4.00).

State law requires EC to collect immunization records from students taking six or more credit hours in any term.

Field-based Experiences

  • Students will gain experience working with Middle and High School Teachers in their content areas
  • Field-based experiences are integrated into the program in the fall and winter terms. Student teaching takes place during the final term (spring).

Adolescence Education 7-12 Rotation

Summer Term

- EDU 5005 Education in a Democratic and Pluralistic Society
- EDU 5115 Curriculum Design for the Secondary Classroom

6 credits

Fall Term

- EDU 5270 Content Literacy for Diverse Learner
- EDU 5330 Instructional Design for the Inclusive Classroom

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- EDU 5102 Seminar and Practicum in Teaching Secondary Biology I
- EDU 5132 Seminar and Practicum in Teaching Secondary Chemistry I
- EDU 5142 Seminar and Practicum in Teaching Secondary English Language Arts I
- EDU 5112 Seminar and Practicum in Teaching Secondary Mathematics
- EDU 5123 Seminar and Practicum in Teaching Secondary Social Studies I

9 credits

Winter Term

- RDG 5300 Adolescent Literacy Through a Developmental Lens
- EDU 5260 Principles of Assessment and Differentiation in the Adolescent Classroom

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- EDU 5202 Seminar and Practicum in Teaching Secondary Biology II
- EDU 5232 Seminar and Practicum in Teaching Secondary Chemistry II
- EDU 5242 Seminar and Practicum in Teaching Secondary English Language Arts II
- EDU 5212 Seminar and Practicum in Teaching Secondary Mathematics II
- EDU 5223 Seminar and Practicum in Teaching Secondary Social Studies II

9 credits

Spring Term

- EDU 5400 Student Teaching and Capstone Seminar

12 credits

If you wish to complete the MSED Adolescence Education 7-12 program on a different progression cycle (e.g., two years, one course per term, or some other sequence) you will need to work with the Director of Graduate Studies to develop an individualized plan that meets your specific needs and circumstances.

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